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Western Manitoba • Sept 27–28, 2020 On September 27, 2020 I hiked Reeve’s Ravine on the eastern edge of Riding Mountain National Park. Reeve’s Ravine is a trail where bridges, stairs, and boardwalks climb steadily into forested gullies before opening to jaw dropping escarpment views with prairie in the distance. Autumn colours painted the slopes in gold and rust, a striking contrast against the shale ridges and a beautiful compliment to the distant prairie.  Reeve’s Ravine is a relatively new addition to the park’s network, developed with local partners to showcase escarpment terrain. Tight side-hill singletrack, cutbanks, and lookouts make it popular with both hikers and cyclists. Expect mixed-use etiquette and those classic escarpment ups and downs that gives your muscles a workout and makes those beautiful views feel earned. The trail was relatively quiet that day, with only a handful of other hikers and one cyclist.
The next day, September 28, 2020, I wandered Brandon Hills, a rolling patch of aspen-oak parkland just south of Brandon. From short 2 km family-friendly circuits to longer 7.5 km loops, you can stitch together a route that fits the light and your legs. Trails weave through forest and small prairie openings, offering a gentler but equally refreshing autumn walk. The network is volunteer-maintained and well-used year-round. Watch for muddy sections after rain.
If you’re planning a visit, check Riding Mountain’s Trail Conditions page before heading out. The Escarpment links make it easy to build longer days (Gorge Creek, J.E.T., Bald Hill). For Brandon Hills, the RM of Cornwallis page and local trail maps give good loop details. Sources & Additional Information
Note: All photos in this post were taken by me with an iPhone 11.
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